Journal profile · Social Sciences-Law
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
ISSN 0973-9122 · eISSN 0973-9130 · Institute of Medico-Legal Publications
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology: subscription journal; APC about USD 100; 52 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology is published by Institute of Medico-Legal Publications. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies, Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes and Dental materials and restorations, together about 25.4% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
IJFMT aims to serve the specialized needs of professionals, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of forensic medicine and toxicology. Our aims include:
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Law
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United Kingdom 1, India 1, Italy 1, Saudi Arabia 1, Ukraine 1 (5 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology StudiesArts and Humanities10.8%
- Autopsy Techniques and OutcomesMedicine8.9%
- Dental materials and restorationsDentistry5.7%
- Forensic Toxicology and Drug AnalysisPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics5.3%
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child AbuseSocial Sciences4.9%
- Restraint-Related DeathsMedicine4.6%
- Endodontics and Root Canal TreatmentsDentistry4.4%
- Poisoning and overdose treatmentsMedicine4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | Q4 | 639/722 | 11th |
| Pathology and Forensic Medicine | Q4 | 183/191 | 4th |
| Toxicology | Q4 | 118/122 | 3rd |
| Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis | Q4 | 130/134 | 3rd |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EmbasePublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, Scilit, EBSCOhost (USA)
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.1LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.12LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.24LetPub ·
- h-index
- 22OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 99OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.28OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 7,345 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 51 | 51 | 628 |
| 2025 | 52 | 52 | 1,264 |
| 2024 | 145 | 144 | 1,790 |
| 2023 | 96 | 93 | 1,838 |
| 2022 | 250 | 211 | 1,548 |
| 2021 | 2,564 | 1,497 | 937 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | INR 5,000 / INR 3,000 / USD 100 / USD 50 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted13
- book reviewsBook Reviews: Critical evaluations of books that contribute to the scholarly discourse within the field of forensic medicine and toxicology.Length not stated
- brief reportsBrief Reports: Short communications of preliminary findings or novel methodologies in forensic medicine and toxicology.Length not stated
- case reportsCase Reports: Detailed reports of individual or group cases providing unique insights into forensic medicine and toxicology.Length not stated
- case studiesCase Studies: In-depth examinations of specific forensic scenarios or interventions.Length not stated
- commentaries and editorialsCommentaries and Editorials: Rigorous and well-substantiated opinions and analyses on current issues in forensic medicine and toxicology.Length not stated
- letters to the editorLetters to the Editor: Thoughtful and concise discussions or critiques of recently published articles in forensic medicine and toxicology.Length not stated
- meta-analysesMeta-Analyses: Quantitative analyses that combine data from multiple studies to derive overall conclusions relevant to forensic science.Length not stated
- original researchOriginal Research: Studies presenting new and original findings in forensic medicine and toxicology.Length not stated
- research protocolsResearch Protocols: Detailed plans and methodologies for proposed or ongoing research studies in forensic medicine and toxicology.Length not stated
- review papersReview Papers: Comprehensive analyses of existing research on specific forensic medicine and toxicology topics.Length not stated
- systematic reviewsSystematic Reviews: Structured reviews that follow a specific methodology to synthesize existing research in forensic medicine and toxicology.Length not stated
- technical notesTechnical Notes: Descriptions of new techniques, tools, or methodologies relevant to forensic medicine and toxicology research and practice.Length not stated
- toxicological studiesToxicological Studies: Research investigating the effects, detection, and analysis of toxins and their implications in forensic science.Length not stated
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Institute of Medico-Legal Publications
- ISSN
- 0973-9122
- Electronic ISSN
- 0973-9130
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
Where are the editorial board members of Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology based?
Of the 5 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (1), India (1) and Italy (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology is indexed in Scopus. The journal's website also lists Embase; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology open access, and what is the APC?
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology is a subscription journal. APC about USD 100.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .